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Seymer Family History

Seymer Surname Meaning

see Seymour.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Seymer family from?

You can see how Seymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seymer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Seymer families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Seymer's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Seymer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seymer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Seymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seymer. 27% of Seymer men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

What Seymer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seymer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 251 immigration records available for the last name Seymer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 386 military records available for the last name Seymer. For the veterans among your Seymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seymer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Seymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Seymer in 1963 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seymer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seymer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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